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Elodia is survived by her children Antonio (Tony) Garcia, Felica Garcia (daughter-in-law), and Celia (Sally Garcia), Grandchildren Alonso (Temo) Amezola, Andrina Rodriguez, Brittany Martinez, Camilla Mendoza, Merissa Klassen, Michael Johal, Jesse Molina, Julianna Molia and great grandchildren Judah Martinez, Damian Klassen, Avarie Klassen, Nehemiah Klassen, Ariuelle Klassen, siblings Juan Ibarra, Isabel Ortiz, Julio Ibarra, Felipa Ibarra Trejo, Mary Ibarra, and Victor Ibarra, and many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased in her death are Elodia's father and mother Victor and Rufina Ibarra, son Harvey Garcia, stepdaughter Jennifer Mendoza, brother Agapito Ibarra, Benito Ibarra, and brother-in-law Anthony Ortiz.
Elodia's journey began as she traveled to various states throughout the United States with her father and mother and siblings as migrant workers, working in agriculture, which laid a foundation of her strong work ethic. After graduating high school in San Benito, Texas, she started her family and raised her children.
While working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) at Madera Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, she pursued her nursing license as a Licensed Verified Nurse (L.V.N.) and graduated Fresno City College. Elodia worked as a nurse, a combined 35 years at Madera Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and Westgate Convalescent, sometimes working two jobs at once and taking on double shifts. Health problems forced her to retire from doing what she loved, yet she continued to be a worker bee despite this.
In the community of caregivers, she was a pillar. Being a single mother for much of her life, she managed to provide for her children, herself, and several others who sought her assistance during difficult times, making her self-sufficient and an example to many. She was adored and referred to as soul family and called mom, grandma, and tia.
Outside of working, Elodia loved to go dancing in her prime, travel to various places and found adventures as she shared memories with her friends. She enjoyed cooking, and baked delicious persimmon cookies, banana bread, and pumpkin rolls. She was known for expressing her love through feeding you with her homemade tortillas, tamales, and other comforting meals. Her hobbies were crocheting and coloring on her phone. She was a great listener and wise person.
Elodia was loved and esteemed by those as she welcomed a lot of people into her home for a warm meal to eat and shelter so they could get on their feet. Elodia was an exemplary human being. She embodied the best of qualities: unconditional love, strength of spirit, and an unending generosity that could be seen in her care for her family and friends. Elodia was courageous and strong until the very end. We will forever love you and miss you. May her memory be a blessing.
January 29, 1947-May 31, 2024
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Felipa Ibarra Trejo
June 11, 2024
Elodia Ibarra. my sister and friend. Lodia was the best in making tamales! She came over several times to show me how to make tamale masa and help me make the tamales. She always made everything so easy when she was there.
She was super fast in cleaning and getting needles off nopales . One time she had a box of nopales and asked me if I wanted them but said I had to clean the needles off. I told her confidently, sure I can do it. The next day she called me & was surprised I wasn´t done and had cactus needles in my fingers. She came over and was cleaning about 5 nopales while I cleaned 1 and not getting any needles on her fingers! She was amazing! That was the first and last time I cleaned needles off nopales. After that, Lodia would clean the nopales for me and give them to me ready to cook because she was so considerate and kind and didn´t want me getting needles on my fingers again! Plus she thought I was too slow!
Lodia was very talented. She loved to crochet! Her favorite design for baby blanket gifts was a teddy bear design. One time my fingers and hands were hurting and I was trying to crochet a baby blanket for a friend´s grand baby but was in so much pain I couldn´t do it. She told me don´t worry about it, I´ll do it for you. She had the teddy bear gift blanket crocheted for me within a few days. She was always ready and willing to help in anything.
She was a great listener and always had great advice. Her thoughtfulness and caring, loving personality will never be forgotten. She was my friend and sister who will always be loved and never forgotten and will live forever in our hearts.
Dora Gonzalez
June 10, 2024
It´s sad to know somebody you know for a long time has gone to heaven, but I remember her she got me my first job as a CNA in Madera California rest in peace. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Felipa Ibarra Trejo
June 10, 2024
Felipa Ibarra Trejo
June 10, 2024
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Felipa Ibarra Trejo
June 10, 2024
Felipa Ibarra Trejo
June 10, 2024
Elodia Ibarra. my sister and friend. Lodia was the best in making tamales! She came over several times to show me how to make tamale masa and help me make the tamales. She always made everything so easy when she was there.
She was super fast in cleaning and getting needles off nopales . One time she had a box of nopales and asked me if I wanted them but said I had to clean the needles off. I told her confidently, sure I can do it. The next day she called me & was surprised I wasn´t done and had cactus needles in my fingers. She came over to help me finish them and was cleaning about 5 nopales while I cleaned 1 and not getting any needles on her fingers! She was amazing! That was the first and last time I cleaned needles off nopales. After that, Lodia would clean the nopales for me and give them to me ready to cook because she was so considerate and kind and didn´t want me getting needles on my fingers again! Plus she thought I was too slow!
Lodia was very talented. She loved to crochet! Her favorite design for baby blanket gifts was a teddy bear design. One time my fingers and hands were hurting and I was trying to crochet a baby blanket for a friend´s grand baby but was in so much pain I couldn´t do it. She told me don´t worry about it, I´ll do it for you. She had the teddy bear gift blanket crocheted for me within a few days. She was always ready and willing to help in anything.
She was a great listener and always had great advice. Her thoughtfulness and caring, loving personality will never be forgotten. She was my friend and sister who will always be loved, missed and never forgotten and will live forever in our hearts and memories. I love you and will miss you forever.
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